Bielefeld Masterclass Powers Germany Past Serbia
Clara Bielefeld delivered a masterclass performance, orchestrating Germany's offense with 8 assists and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double, alongside 14 points, to spearhead a commanding 74-52 victory over Serbia at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket.
Germany established control early, building an 11-point lead in the first quarter and maintaining a comfortable 45-30 advantage by halftime. Their dominance extended, pushing the lead to 59-40 entering the final period, effectively sealing their success.
Germany's depth proved crucial, with their bench outscoring Serbia's 40-15. Lilli Schultze was a significant spark off the bench, contributing 18 points and 6 rebounds. While Lana Maric posted 15 points and secured 4 steals for Serbia, Germany's 52% field goal efficiency proved too much for Serbia's 28% shooting. Paula Paradzik also chipped in with 11 points and 5 assists.
This decisive win sends a strong message for Germany's tournament aspirations.